Ariana Grande’s awards season has kicked off with a thrilling start. The multi-talented artist—actor, singer, brand founder, and so much more—took home the Ariana Grande Rising Star award at the Palm Springs Film Festival last night. While it might seem surprising for someone as established as Grande to be called a “rising star,” her role as Glinda in Wicked marks her return to significant acting, making this an exciting new chapter in her career.
For the occasion, Grande wowed on the red carpet in a stunning Louis Vuitton balloon dress, paired with a vintage Takashi Murakami Speedy bag. She also took the opportunity to show off a fresh hairstyle—her signature blonde locks,
which are part of her transformation for the Wicked role, now styled with playful bangs swept to the side, giving off Audrey Hepburn vibes. Grande’s makeup complemented the look, with soft pink hues on her cheeks and lips, and bold doe-eyed eyeliner enhancing the classic charm.
During her acceptance speech, Grande couldn’t resist a bit of humor. “I want to start by thanking my good friends Botox and Juvéderm,” she joked. “I thought I’d be hearing ‘Slightly Withering Star’ or ‘Drooping Star’ by now, so thank you.” She later shared that she’s been “four years clean” from injectables but left the door open for a return when she feels ready.
Later in the day, Grande attended the Creative Impact Awards, keeping her bangs intact—so it looks like they might be here to stay. We’re predicting that baby bangs will be making a major comeback in 2025!
Nice lady